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Michael Avenatti won't testify at his trial, says prosecutors haven't proven their case

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Avenatti is accused of using nearly $300,000 of adult film star Stormy Daniels' tell-all "Full Disclosure" for payroll and personal expenses.

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  1. Michael Avenatti to represent himself in Stormy Daniels case

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Michael Avenatti cross-examines Stormy Daniels in his own fraud trial

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Michael Avenatti won't testify at his trial, says prosecutors haven't proven their case

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. The Hill

    Michael Avenatti to represent himself in Stormy Daniels case (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Michael Avenatti will represent himself at trial in the lawsuit filed by adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, his former client, who has accused him of stealing from her.

  2. FOX Business

    Michael Avenatti trial: Disgraced lawyer will represent himself in case against Stormy Daniels (opens FOX Business)

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    A New York City federal judge on Tuesday granted disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti's wish to represent himself in the trial over whether he stole money from adult film star Stormy Daniels after the California lawyer had tried earlier in the day to interrupt the proceedings to ask the judge to cons…

  3. The Hill

    Michael Avenatti cross-examines Stormy Daniels in his own fraud trial (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Michael Avenatti, who once represented former adult film actress Stormy Daniels, took the unusual step of cross-examining her on Thursday after a judge approved a request earlier this week that allowed Ave

  4. FOX Business

    Michael Avenatti trial: Stormy Daniels testifies against attorney accused of bilking her out of nearly $300K (opens FOX Business)

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    Stormy Daniels took the stand Thursday in the trial against her former attorney, Michael Avenatti, who is representing himself against allegations that he bilked the adult film star out of nearly $300,000 in book proceedings.

  5. Rolling Stone

    'He Stole From Me and Lied to Me': Stormy Daniels Faces Michael Avenatti In Court (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Avenatti, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Daniels, cross-examined his former client while representing himself in court

  6. Washington Examiner

    Stormy Daniels tells jury Michael Avenatti lied and stole from her (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Stormy Daniels took the stand and accused her former lawyer, Michael Avenatti, of being a thief and a liar.

  7. CNN

    Stormy Daniels testifies on Avenatti: 'He lied to me and betrayed me' (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress who was allegedly defrauded by Michael Avenatti, testified Thursday in federal court as part of the criminal trial against the celebrity attorney.

  8. CNN

    Daniels to Avenatti in court: 'You lied to me, that's not respectful' (opens CNN)

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    Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, on trial for federal fraud charges, continued his cross-examination of his former client Stormy Daniels for several hours on Friday, punctuated by contentious exchanges about their relationship and her relationship with former President Donald Trump.

  9. NBC New York

    Michael Avenatti Wavers on Whether He Will Testify in Fraud Trial vs. Stormy Daniels (opens NBC New York)

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    Michael Avenatti wavered Monday when asked whether he plans to take the witness stand in his own defense at a fraud trial in which he’s accused of stealing $300,000 in book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels.

  10. Newsweek

    Michael Avenatti won't testify at his trial, says prosecutors haven't proven their case (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Avenatti is accused of using nearly $300,000 of adult film star Stormy Daniels' tell-all "Full Disclosure" for payroll and personal expenses.

  11. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Avenatti wavers on testifying in trial vs. Stormy Daniels (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Michael Avenatti wavered Monday when asked whether he plans to take the witness stand in his own defense at a fraud trial in which he's accused of stealing $300,000 in book proceeds from porn actor Stormy Daniels.

  12. The Eagle

    Avenatti decides not to testify at trial vs. Stormy Daniels (opens The Eagle)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti said Tuesday that he will not testify at his trial on charges that he cheated porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 in

  13. The Hill

    Avenatti says he won't testify at fraud trial (opens The Hill)

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    Michael Avenatti, who is representing himself in his own fraud trial over allegations that he stole book proceeds from adult film actress Stormy Daniels, said on Tuesday he will not be testifying

  14. FOX Business

    Michael Avenatti trial: Disgraced attorney rests case without testifying, calling any witnesses to stand (opens FOX Business)

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    Michael Avenatti, the disgraced attorney who is representing himself against charges of stealing nearly $300,000 from adult film actress Stormy Daniels, rested his case on Tuesday without calling any witnesses to the stand.

  15. FOX 5 New York

    Michael Avenatti tells jury he won't testify in Stormy Daniels extortion case (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Michael Avenatti said Tuesday that he will not testify at his trial on charges that he cheated porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 in book proceeds.

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